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Czarisode clarification

Posted on September 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM.

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Good morning Family... I am seeing some comments that I would like to add some clarity around.

Czarisodes are not Battlegrounds. Czarisodes are where, at my leisure I talk about the things I find cool or exciting about a video game. This can include tutorials as well.

Although sometimes I may mention something that irks me about a game, by and large they are not for tearing a game apart just to expose flaws.

Like I said I could decide to delve into how a control could be better or what i dislike about it. The main focus however, will usually be to talk about what I like or find exciting or interesting about a particular game.

Battleground offers a place for competition between the competing companies. This free's up the Czarisodes to be more focused on tutorials or what a game does right. I reserve the right to change that strategy however that is my intent for those types of shows.

I have the creative freedom to do a show on whatever i like. Therefore if one game interests me more (we all have limited time right) Obviously that is the game that will garner most of my Czarisode attention.

Each Czarisode can take me anywhere from 10-40 hours not including capture time to complete. Therefore I do shows on what interests me most because it is a huge investment of my time and resources.

Rest assured the basketball fan in me plays each game extensively but not every feature of every game will get covered in Czarisode form until I am able to do this full-time.

So for all those who find the Czarisodes "biased" please refer them here.

I personally find it absolutely Hilarious that when I did 2k exclusive shows (live was garbage at the time) being biased was never a concern of anyone who watched the shows. Now that EA has finally given me a descent game to explore and talk about, Czar has become biased because I give them the same attention I once reserved for 2k. Can you say Irony ?

I always have and always will talk about what excites me because I am a fan of the Genre of sports games with a special interest in Basketball.

If your a fan of hoop games and want them to get better you should celebrate the fact that one of your own, a sim game fanatic finally has access to the decision makers and can encourage them to make features that are important to you. If I tear your favorite game apart it is not personal but to advance the genre. It will benefit us all.

Who ever pushes and innovates and captivates will get the most of my public attention. That does not give that company an advantage in the Battleground (see 2009 Czarisodes almost none of them featured 2k yet they won the 2009 Battleground in a landslide.)

So lets put to bed the insignificant comments on who is or who is not biased and lets get to the business of celebrating those that innovate and motivating those who do NOT...

Don't play videogames family... Play Basketball !!!

Comments

# 1 elprez98 @ Sep 10

Its terrible that you have to put a disclaimer like this up here. Either way, set 'em straight bruh.

# 2 bigsmallwood @ Sep 10

You are doing the right thing. I am a 2K fan, but one must give credit when credit is due.....and NBA Live 10 has stepped up to the big time from what I understand! Keep doing your job fam!

# 3 ZoneBlitz @ Sep 10

Czar, I was wondering...but this cleared it up. You are legit and I completely agree with everything you just said. Truthfully, I am a rabid an open 2k fan. Yet, I really like how you push all the companies to do well, and how you point out the good in each game. Live is very impressive this year and has made tremendous leaps. Only a fool could deny the improvements. We have yet to see what 2k is offering, so judgment is still being reserved on that product.

Your work is awesome, keep it up.

# 4 sambowie @ Sep 10

Good clarification. Surprised that so many people took offense to your videos. Did you make those motion captures when you were at EA Canada?

# 5 JkA3 @ Sep 11

Thank Czar for granting me this moment of clarity, this moment of honesty...

# 6 jyoung @ Sep 11

Someone get this man a full-time position.

# 7 MarvellousOne @ Sep 11

Real talk here Czar, some needed that clarification and you gave it to them straight.

# 8 Rob. D @ Sep 11

Czar the truth nuff said!

# 9 DubTrey1 @ Sep 11

The Czar....has spoken.

# 10 robinsnestkc @ Sep 11

I don't post much at all. But, when I first saw your 09 battle ground I was amazed that you took the time to evaluate both games and judge them fairly with proof. The fact is I have never seen any person or organization review these games like you did. You should really be able to do your thing full time because it is a service that many gamers could use. Most people are very bias when it comes to this kind of thing you give pure facts. I was a LIVE'r from 95-99 and 2k has been my choice since 2000 (while quietly rooting for live) This year they have a very good product and I am sure 2k will also. But, I can't afford both so I will wait until the battle ground to choose. Do your thing Czar...and Forget about these hating A** F*** Boys they are worthless.